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Engineers of the future impress the professionals at careers event

Engineers of the future impress the professionals at careers event

Friday, 26 November 2021

The engineers of the future were given an insight into a career in the highways sector this week when members of the National Highways and Balfour Bea...

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National Highways geared up to help delivery firms over Black Friday and Cyber Monday

National Highways geared up to help delivery firms over Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Thursday, 25 November 2021

National Highways is going the extra mile to help delivery firms this Black Friday and Cyber Monday by lifting and completing 394 miles of roadworks....

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Energy Storage Systems to support EV drivers rapidly charging on England’s motorways

Energy Storage Systems to support EV drivers rapidly charging on England’s motorways

Monday, 22 November 2021

The challenge of finding somewhere to rapidly charge electric vehicles on a long journey could become a thing of the past thanks to a multi-million-po...

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Groundbreaking new digital system to help keep motorists better informed and traffic moving

Groundbreaking new digital system to help keep motorists better informed and traffic moving

Thursday, 18 November 2021

National Highways is reaching for the skies with a new digital infrastructure that will help keep roads moving and give drivers round-the-clock real-t...

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Why National Highways’ A46 road scheme stands out a green mile in drive for net zero carbon

Why National Highways’ A46 road scheme stands out a green mile in drive for net zero carbon

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

By recycling materials from the old road, contractors cut carbon footprint by 23%...

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Unmarked HGV ‘supercabs’ will patrol M25 in bid to reduce road collisions

Unmarked HGV ‘supercabs’ will patrol M25 in bid to reduce road collisions

Monday, 15 November 2021

National Highways has again teamed up with Police forces across the South East in a fresh bid to improve safety on one of the most important routes in...

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Taking a natural approach to flood management on the road network

Taking a natural approach to flood management on the road network

Monday, 08 November 2021

Farmers and landowners across three river catchments in Yorkshire and the North West are harnessing the power of nature in a pilot scheme to better pr...

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Have your say on new designs for M1/M62 Lofthouse junction near Leeds

Have your say on new designs for M1/M62 Lofthouse junction near Leeds

Monday, 01 November 2021

Three options to improve the busy M1/M62 Lofthouse interchange near Leeds have been put forward for public consultation today. ...

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Increased risk of deer collisions as clocks go back

Increased risk of deer collisions as clocks go back

Friday, 29 October 2021

National Highways and British Deer Society warn drivers to be extra vigilant for deer on or near roads after the clocks go back this weekend...

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The Queen Elizabeth II bridge at Dartford celebrates 30 years of connecting Essex and Kent

The Queen Elizabeth II bridge at Dartford celebrates 30 years of connecting Essex and Kent

Friday, 29 October 2021

The Queen Elizabeth II bridge at Dartford, which has played crucial role on the M25 motorway by connecting communities in Essex and Kent, celebrates 3...

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Only five weeks left to share your views on route strategies with National Highways

Only five weeks left to share your views on route strategies with National Highways

Thursday, 28 October 2021

The strategic road network, managed by National Highways (formerly Highways England) stretches over 4,300 miles and connects the UK’s major towns and ...

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Ahoy! National Highways’ funding stream helps historic light vessel’s future in Hull

Ahoy! National Highways’ funding stream helps historic light vessel’s future in Hull

Friday, 22 October 2021

The future of an historic ship which played a key role in Hull’s maritime past has been buoyed by a big investment from National Highways....

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National Highways’ congestion busting M4 scheme opens to traffic

National Highways’ congestion busting M4 scheme opens to traffic

Monday, 18 October 2021

A multi-million pound scheme, which will tackle congestion and help unlock thousands of new homes in Swindon, has now opened to traffic....

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Consultation launches on new designs for A358 Taunton to Southfields upgrade

Consultation launches on new designs for A358 Taunton to Southfields upgrade

Tuesday, 12 October 2021

National Highways has today (12 October) launched a consultation for the upgrade of the A358 in Somerset....

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National Highways’ funding stream helps fish crossing under the A38 in Devon

National Highways’ funding stream helps fish crossing under the A38 in Devon

Tuesday, 05 October 2021

National Highways has tipped the scales to support the ecosystem and help fish pass safely under the A38 in Devon....

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120 new gritters keep drivers safe this winter

120 new gritters keep drivers safe this winter

Friday, 01 October 2021

A total of 120 brand new gritting vehicles will be delivered to National Highways this year helping keep traffic moving this winter. ...

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National Highways project team get stuck into volunteering day at Painshill Park

National Highways project team get stuck into volunteering day at Painshill Park

Friday, 17 September 2021

Earlier this week members of the National Highways and Balfour Beatty project team took time out from working on the upgrade of the busy M25 junction ...

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National Highways announces multi billion pound road renewals programme framework

National Highways announces multi billion pound road renewals programme framework

Thursday, 16 September 2021

National Highways today announced deals with 50 supply chain partners to carry out up to £3.6 billion worth of renewals to keep England’s motorways an...

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National Highways announces new road numbers for A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme

National Highways announces new road numbers for A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme

Thursday, 16 September 2021

Development Consent Order application progresses to next round of hearings...

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Engagement into plans for cycle route reaches final week

Engagement into plans for cycle route reaches final week

Thursday, 16 September 2021

A public engagement asking for views on new plans for a cycling and walking route to be created on the south coast has entered its final week. ...

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Historic Oxfordshire railway bridge to be restored to its former glory

Historic Oxfordshire railway bridge to be restored to its former glory

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

A deteriorating nineteenth century railway bridge in Oxfordshire will be given a new lease of life as part of a renovation project led by National Hig...

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The drive to improve motorway journeys for disabled people in the South West

The drive to improve motorway journeys for disabled people in the South West

Monday, 13 September 2021

Plan your journey with confidence using National Highways’ access guides for motorway services....

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Footage shows lorry driver with a mobile phone to each ear on motorway ahead of South West road safety initiative

Footage shows lorry driver with a mobile phone to each ear on motorway ahead of South West road safety initiative

Monday, 13 September 2021

A fortnight of action is taking place in the South West to tackle dangerous drivers...

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Revolutionary resurfacing on the A1 in Northumberland

Revolutionary resurfacing on the A1 in Northumberland

Wednesday, 08 September 2021

A world first will be taking place on the A1 in Northumberland this month...

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National Highways to inspire next generation of talent through world’s best selling video game

National Highways to inspire next generation of talent through world’s best selling video game

Monday, 06 September 2021

National Highways has enlisted the help of Minecraft, the world’s best-selling video game, to inspire the next generation of talented tech experts, en...

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Boost for North Yorkshire’s growth as A1(M) junction improvements head towards completion

Boost for North Yorkshire’s growth as A1(M) junction improvements head towards completion

Friday, 03 September 2021

A1(M) improvements which will support the future growth of the Harrogate and Knaresborough areas are making good progress. ...

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Vision set out for a once in a lifetime digital revolution that will fundamentally change National Highways’ roads

Vision set out for a once in a lifetime digital revolution that will fundamentally change National Highways’ roads

Thursday, 02 September 2021

A virtual twin of the road network that can predict the time and location of potholes and other maintenance issues is just one of the innovations pois...

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Shocking footage shows pedestrian risking safety along Hull’s busiest road

Shocking footage shows pedestrian risking safety along Hull’s busiest road

Thursday, 26 August 2021

National Highways has released video footage of a pedestrian putting their own life in danger, as well as risking the safety of others, to remind the ...

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Winners of National Highways competition to help wipe out graffiti are revealed

Winners of National Highways competition to help wipe out graffiti are revealed

Thursday, 26 August 2021

Wall-climbing robots, acoustic sensors and laser technology are among the pioneering ideas which could help write off graffiti from alongside National...

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National Highways wants your views on future road investment

National Highways wants your views on future road investment

Wednesday, 25 August 2021

National Highways has launched an online feedback tool for road users and those who live near to England’s motorways and major A roads to give their v...

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